Speech Language Pathologist

Sweetwater Care; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Sweetwater Care and Rehab is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house therapy team in Montana. The role focuses on restoring communication for residents, addressing swallowing disorders, and improving safety through targeted exercises and diet texture modifications.

Responsibilities include enhancing intelligibility of speech, utilizing AAC when appropriate, and contributing to an interdisciplinary approach that values collaboration, patient-centered care, and quality

Qualifications

• State licensure to practice Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with illnesses, injuries or disabilities impacting communication.
• Address swallowing disorders and improve swallowing safety through oral exercises and diet texture modification.
• Provide treatment to increase intelligibility of speech and use augmentative/alternative communication devices as needed.
• Support cognitive function and communication goals within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Education

Speech-Language Pathology State Licensure

Job description

Sweetwater Care and Rehab has openings to join an in-house Therapy Team

What Sets Us Apart

Tucked into the Rocky Mountains, just miles away from the continental divide, Continental Care and Rehab is an in-house facility with a close-knit therapy team. Our focus is on addressing our residents needs and ensuring we provide them with quality care. We strive to create a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, where all our members are valued, appreciated, and supported.

Job Type:

Full-time / Part-time / PRN

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Principal Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting patients who have illness, injury or disability that affects their ability to communicate effectively in their environment. Addresses issues related to swallowing disorders. Treatment is focused on increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication of wants and needs, addressing cognitive functions and improving swallowing safety through oral exercises and diet texture modification.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Speech and Language Pathology State Licensure